1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 Dodge Challenger
To start off, 2011 Dodge Challenger is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Challenger (305 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Seville. (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 45 kg more than 1960 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Cadillac Seville (590 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Challenger. (363 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Seville | 2011 Dodge Challenger | |
Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
Model | Seville | Challenger |
Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 363 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5022 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1923 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |